Expressing the sense of the Senate that the comments made by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, threatening to penalize ABC and Disney for the political commentary of ABC late night host Jimmy Kimmel were dangerous and unconstitutional.

This measure is a statement from the Senate, not a new law. It says the FCC chairman’s comments threatening to punish ABC and Disney because of political remarks made by ABC host Jimmy Kimmel were dangerous and unconstitutional. It makes clear that the government should not try to penalize media companies for political commentary.

It does not create new rules or penalties. It serves as a public stance in support of free expression and against government retaliation for political speech on television.

• Who is affected: Broadcasters, media companies, and viewers who watch political commentary.
• What changes: No legal changes; it’s the Senate’s stated view condemning the FCC chairman’s threat.
• When: Applies immediately as a statement of position.